Brik is a Tunisian dish consisting of thin pastry around a filling, commonly deep fried. The best-known version is the egg brik, a whole egg in a tria...

A Hertzoggie, also known in Afrikaans as a Hertzogkoekie or in English as a Hertzog Cookie, is a jam-filled tartlet or cookie with a coconut topping c...

Couscous is originally a Maghrebi dish of small (about 3 millimetres (0.12 in) diameter) steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina that is traditi...

The Braaibroodjie (barbeque sandwich in Afrikaans) is the South African version of a grilled cheese sandwich. It is traditionally served at the end of...

Chilli crab is a Singaporean seafood dish. Mud crabs are commonly used and are stir-fried in a semi-thick, sweet and savoury tomato and chilli based s...

Steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock. This all-time favourite dish makes for a quick, fulfilling lunch. The quality of chicken sto...

Personally, I'm not a fan of Pulut Hitam, but I know a lot of people who name this as one of their favourite local desserts. Made with black glutinous...

Do you love durian but are already getting tired of the mess that comes with eating the fresh fruit? Well, you should know that there is more to fresh...

Paa is a curry with gravy or a meaty stew. Phaksha Paa highlights another favourite item of the Bhutanese people - pork. This dish is made of pork sli...

Having migrated from Tibet and Bhutan to many regions of India, especially north India - momos have firmly established themselves as one of the most p...

Shakam shukam datshi is a rather rare dish that you won’t find at too many restaurants in Bhutan, but when I had it for the first time at a loca...

Another dish worth tasting would be the Jasha Maroo which is like a spicy stew or curry which is made with diced chicken, onion, garlic, chillies, tom...

What began as a challenge – to pull up on a bike outside a companion’s café and sell sandwiches – before long transformed int...

What’s so special? – In case you’re searching for some extremely yummy ramen, this dish is certain to fulfill even the sturdiest of ...

What’s so special? – Vietnamese style rice paper rolls are light, reviving and varied, with an extensive variety of dishes served in rice ...

What’s so special? – Served in a pita, this Middle Eastern dish is heavenly, filling and basic. This dish is produced using chickpea and t...

Sushi may not have the historical roots of other traditional dishes, but the city and its chefs have taken to it with gusto. These days you’ll f...

Bunny Chow is a classic South African meal that draws on the country’s Indian influence. It’s a filling fast food dish that is essentially...

There are few foods as truly Capetonian as a gatsby. It originated in the Cape Flats and dates back to the mid-70s. Technically it’s a large sub...

Cape Town has several popular “African” themed restaurants that will leave you thinking that zebra, kudu, springbok, and warthog are regul...